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\"While some may call us 'frontline' as healthcare workers, we are more like the last line of defense,\" Peggy wrote on April 3 in her Instagram post. \"Everyone - including non-medical civilians are the 'frontline,' because they can make the first difference by social distancing and staying at home.\"

\"I really see a lot of messages of people supporting each other and encouraging people to stay home and I honestly am just so thankful that everyone out there is doing their part,\" said Peggy. \"I'm doing my best and I’m doing what I can do right and [people staying home] are doing the right things for us.\"

Ultimately, the Jis hope that this moment and her message can turn into a lesson for their daughter.

\"[When she grows up], she will be faced with something else in her life and I hope that she recognizes that it’s okay to be scared … but just do something and take action and thank the other people who are helping you,\" said Peggy.

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